Transport, logistics, and payments to protesters in a case of illegal financing of the 'Șor' party in Șoldănești
Art. 181² CC – Acceptance of funding from an organized criminal group or a criminal organization (association). Location: Șoldănești - Chișinău
Factual summary
The case concerns Inesa Diacenco, who, during the period from July to October 2022, as the president of the territorial organization of Șoldănești of the Political Party “Șor”, allegedly participated in an organized mechanism for accepting and using illegal party funding from a criminal organized group.
For this purpose, she allegedly contributed to the mobilization and organization of individuals' participation in protests in the municipality of Chișinău, by identifying participants, transmitting lists and data through electronic communication channels, as well as coordinating transportation and related logistics.
At the same time, she allegedly received, through couriers, monetary funds from illicit sources, used for paying transportation and compensating protesters, usually around 400 lei for each participation, including within a mechanism for continuous participation in protests.
In total, according to the accusation, approximately 3.87 million lei of financial means were integrated into the party's activities, used to support and promote the political activities of the formation.
Other property measures: the value of the asset seizure on the vehicle amounts to 302,893.97 MDL, for the purpose of ensuring special confiscation.
Court Decision
First court: Conviction
Sanctions and measures
Suspended imprisonment. Imprisonment: 48 months (with suspended sentence)
Financial indicators
CRJM expert observation
The analyzed decision concerns the accusation of knowingly accepting illegal financing of the Political Party “ȘOR” from an organized criminal group, provided for by art. 42 para. (5) and art. 181² para. (5) of the Criminal Code, charged against Inesa Diacenco, the president of the territorial organization of the party in Șoldănești. The court found that, during the period from July to October 2022, she participated in the organization and coordination of protests held in the municipality of Chișinău, contributing to the mobilization of participants, transmitting lists and information via electronic communication applications, organizing transportation, and managing the related logistics. At the same time, the defendant allegedly received, through couriers, monetary means from illicit sources, used for remunerating the protesters and paying for transportation, including for continuous participation in the protests organized in the so-called “City of Change.” According to the court, the total amount of funds accepted and integrated into the party's activities was approximately 3.87 million lei. The defendant did not admit her guilt, claiming that she was unaware of the illegal origin of the money and that her activity was exclusively organizational and political in nature. The court sentenced the defendant to 4 years of imprisonment, with a suspended sentence for a probation period of 3 years.
Case timeline
On August 23, 2022, 74 people were transported, for which 26,600 lei were paid.
On September 2, 2022, 202 people were transported, with approximately 92,000 lei paid for transport and remuneration.
On September 9, 2022, 220 people were mobilized, with a payment of about 133,163 lei.
On September 18, 2022, 820 people were transported, for which approximately 490,036 lei were paid.
On September 25, 2022, another 918 people were transported, with a total amount of about 558,052 lei.
On October 2, 2022, 914 people participated, with approximately 553,051 lei paid.
On October 9, 2022 - 1,028 people, with a payment of about 615,317 lei.
On October 16, 2022 - 1,178 people, for which approximately 702,225 lei were paid.
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| Case no. | 1a-294/26 |
| PIGD no. | 1-25019443-02-1a-09032026 |
| Verdict | 11.02.2026 |
| Judges | Alexandru Spoială, Cușcă Liliana · Judecătoria Chișinău |
| Prosecutors | Clevadî Grigore, Iapara Gheorghe, Crăciun Valeriu |
| Lawyer | Dumneanu Radu |
Art. 181² CP – Acceptance of funding from an organized criminal group or a criminal organization (association); art. 42 para. (5), 181² para. (5) of the Criminal Code; art. 90 of the Criminal Code
